I rescued a kitty who is declawed, will he be able to use this product just by jumping?
7757
I believe so. The platforms aren't that terribly high so jumping on them should be of no issue.
7758
Absolutely. The older cat - multi-toed is a front declaw and he plays on the top all the time. Jumps to the upper platform with no troubles.... He plays with it as much as the 6 month old kitten.
7759
Your kitty should totally enjoy being able to jump between the levels with no problem. At least you won't have to deal with the sisal rope coming off since he won't be clawing it. If he needs an incentive to get to the higher levels, try putting some catnip in the carpet.
7760
Yes! Unless he's injured he should be able to easily jump to the second platform. My cats prefer to climb them like stairs.
7761
most definitely my two cats jump on and off it without using their claws all day
7762
Yes, the distances between levels is not so great that your cat should be able to use all levels.
231402
It would hold him... The jumping up & down will hold him. My cat did not like it as it was not a firm cat stand to sleep on.
21456
Yes it will work. But, I found out some of my cats can go thru. and others can jump it. Dogs respect it.
1098641
It would work fine if the dog is going to stay put. But if the dog is leaping about, the claws might rupture the membrane. It's designed to be walked on, then the dog lays down and goes to sleep. Four paws with claws leaping about would probably cause an early failure
258209
I think she could. Most cats can manage to jump to just about anyplace they want to be. And if it takes a little practice, a few extra tries....that's exercise and exercise is very good.
1686056
Probably not. I learned a trick from a trainer: whenever a dog jumps at you, hold his both paws longer than he is comfortable with, say... a minute. Dogs don't like to be constrained. After some jumps, they associate jumping with being held still by the paws, and stop doing it. If does not work, I would ask a trainer, or a vet. SPCA has great free suggestions for training dogs out of bad habits. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
1926351
Our cat is de-clawed on the front paws. I believe the mesh is strong enough. Our cat has learned to open the zipper with his teeth however,
1825438
I don't know; how desperately will he try to get out? I used it for a dog, and it's great for airlines, etc. Folds up for packing. Hope you don't declaw your cat. I wish I hadn't mine.
2054202
I have two very fat cats - both of them can jump it no problem. I would not use for a cat.
956216
The velcro is very very strong. I can pick up my kitty by the loop on the back. Do not be worried about the security. I am not. ps... seems like just having the harness on really made my kitty very docile. Like he was afraid to move. When he did, he kind of slithered. Never tried to run.
494127
Yes and no. I think a declawed cat could get up there by jumping on the tiers it would just take them a bit longer.
1894744
Though my cat has not been declawed, I would say that a declawed cat could easily navigate the various levels of the cat tree. The spaces between the various levels are such that a cat doesn't really need claws to go from level to level...all the way to the top. I would just add that my 10 year old cat absolutely loves this cat tree! Within minutes of the relatively easy assembly, she had managed to spend a few minutes on each level. She spends most of the day (and night, I presume) on the top perch, looking through a window, guarding the back yard.
1894745
Yes. I have a very fat cat about 19lbs who unfortunately has no front claws & he will jump straight to the middle section with no problem.
301510
I am not sure if declawing has anything to do with it or not. I would suspect it doesn't. My cats LOVE this litter, and it has helped solve a box-aversion with one of them. There is also a number on the litter bag/box that you can call to ask specific questions.
1097874
this thing is so valuable as far as lifestyle, a quick fix of a plywood ramp with a piece of carpet for a short time could be used if necessary, but I doubt you need it. My 10 yr old spoiled and grumpy Main Coon handles it just fine, so a kitten would probably be able to jump the whole thing. Using the disposable tray that comes with the automatic litter box makes an easy transition as it is floor level then use the litter bagger and they'll know what to do. Get the top cover, too. This whole contraption, although crazy huge has saved our marriage, as my husband despises dealing with cat litter. this thing is so valuable as far as lifestyle, a quick fix of a plywood ramp with a piece of carpet for a short time could be used if necessary, but I doubt you need it. My 10 yr old spoiled and grumpy Main Coon handles it just fine, so a kitten would probably be able to jump the whole thing. Using the disposable tray that comes with the automatic litter box makes an easy transition as it is floor level then use the litter bagger and they'll know what to do. Get the top cover, too. This whole contraption, although crazy huge has saved our marriage, as my husband despises dealing with cat... » Read More this thing is so valuable as far as lifestyle, a quick fix of a plywood ramp with a piece of carpet for a short time could be used if necessary, but I doubt you need it. My 10 yr old spoiled and grumpy Main Coon handles it just fine, so a kitten would probably be able to jump the whole thing. Using the disposable tray that comes with the automatic litter box makes an easy transition as it is floor level then use the litter bagger and they'll know what to do. Get the top cover, too. This whole contraption, although crazy huge has saved our marriage, as my husband despises dealing with cat litter. « Show Less
1941191
in my opinion "NO". It inconvenienced my minpin but did not "hobble" her. I finally electrified the fence by going to a feed store and buying a kit of transformer and wires. Did the trick, she only tried it once, got zapped, and now doesn't even think of jumping it. She also spent time chewing up the "jumping" harness so that was a wash. It would only be useful for walking a hard to control dog.
560465
I had the matt on a new leather chair for 2 months when I wasn't in the house or had guests over. I then took the matt off full time and the cats haven't jumped on the chair (at least I have not seen them jump on the chair). When I go on vacation, I cover the chair with a bedspread and put the matt back on the chair to remind the cats not to jump on this particular chair. So I would say you can take the matt off, but without occasionally reinforcement, they most likely will attempt to jump back on the chair.